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Aya Town, Miyazaki
Harmonious Coexistence
between Humans and Nature

English Guidebook

English guidebook

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Lucidophyllous Forest

Aya Biosphere Reserve
Aya Town harbors one of the largest remaining warm-temperate evergreen broadleaved forests in Japan, what is called a Lucidophyllous Forest. The town has
focused on regional development based on harmonious coexistence between
humans and nature, while conserving and restoring its forest in cooperation with theprivate sector. Moreover, it has been a pioneer in promoting organic farming in Japanand has also been instrumental in encouraging local workshops for a variety ofhandicrafts. As a result, Aya has been formally recognized as a Biosphere Reserve
under UNESCO’s “Man and Biosphere Programme” which was launched in 1971.
What is a Biosphere Reserve?
Biosphere Reserves are model sites aimed at not only
strictly protecting nature and conserving biodiversity, butalso ensuring sustainable development of human life aroundthe forest.

The Three Zones ofBiosphere Reserve

Buffer Zone
Core
Area

Core Area
This is the highly valuable area which isstrictly protected based on the applicablelaws of each country.

Buffer Zone
This is the surrounding area intended toprotect the core area and can be used inso far as humans don’t adversely affectthe environment.

Transition Area
Transition
Area

People lead sustainable lives in harmony
with nature. This area can be used forvarious social and corporate activities.

NatureAya Teruha Suspension Bridge

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This bridge was originally built over thelucidophyllous forest in1984 to connect humans
with nature. In 2011, it was reconstructed toenhance safety. The bridge is 250m long and1.2m wide. Its highest point is 142m from thesurface of the Ayaminami River.
You can enjoy a thrilling “walk in the sky” with apanoramic view of the green forest and blue sky.

Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(until 6:00 p.m. from April to September)
365 days a year
●Admission: 300 yen(elementary school students and older,
including entrance to the Aya Forest Museum)●Tel: (0985)77-2055●

Aya Lucidophyllous Forest(warm-temperate evergreen broad-leaved forest)

Lucidophyllous trees are hardwoods that do not shed
their leaves even in winter, having dark green glossy
leaves, such as oak (Quercus) and beech (Castanopsis)
trees. They can be found throughout Southwest Japan,
Taiwan, Southern China and the Southern foothills of
the Himalayas. Aya harbors one of the largest
remaining natural lucidophyllous forests in Japan. The
forest has been deeply connected with thedevelopment of human culture and retains its nativeflora and fauna, leading to the roots of human life.

Aya River Springs
Aya is renowned for its beautiful streams which flowfrom the lucidophyllous forest. The Aya River Springs
were recognized as one of the 100 best water sources
in Japan by the Environment Agency (the current
Ministry of the Environment) in 1985.

Firefly Viewing in Otani Stream
From late May to early June, you can see a lot of
fireflies (especially Luciola cruciata, found only in clean
streams) glowing in the night. Thousands of fireflies
can be seen in evenings with high temperatures, which
promote their emergence. The best conditions arearound 8:00 p.m. with no wind.

Aya Town is joining the union of
the most beautiful villages in Japan.
This is intended to enhance the added
value of sightseeing, to keep theenvironment beautiful and to develop theregional economy.

NaturePromenade aroundthe Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge●Contact: Teruha Forest Association●Te l : (0985)35-7288

7●Fa x: (0985)35-7289

After you cross the Teruha Suspension Bridge, you can take a 2km
long promenade along the mountain slopes, which provides views ofvarious kinds of lucidophyllous trees. You will hear wild birds singing,see the natural ecosystem of many animals and plants and feel thewarmth of sunbeams shining through the trees.
The sign says: “1km to go”

Fresh Green Leaves

waterfall

From April to May, lucidophyllous
trees are beautiful with fresh
green leaves shining in the sun.

lavatory
bench

Goal

waterfall

The Ka jika small
suspension bridge
The Shinsui promenadeleading to the bank of the
river

bench

lavatory

Teruha Suspension Bridge

The sign says: “1.5km to go”

The sign says:“It takes about 40 minutes to walkaround the 2km long promenade.
Beware of leeches,especially on rainydays and while the ground is still wet.”Start
The God of theMountains

1 Castanopsis sieboldii

7 Quercus gilva

13 Machilus thunbergii

19 Camellia japonica

2 Distylium racemosum

8 Cinnamomum camphora

14 Litsea coreana

20 Machilus thunbergii

3 Distylium racemosum

9 Machilus thunbergii

15 Distylium racemosum

21 Distylium racemosum

4 Distylium racemosum

10 Quercus gilva

16 Machilus thunbergii

22 Machilus thunbergii

5 Litsea acuminate

11 Litsea coreana

17 Castanopsis sieboldii

23 Castanopsis sieboldii

6 Melia azedarach

12 Quercus salicina

18 Distylium racemosum

24 Castanopsis sieboldii(170cm in circumference)

Sempiro Waterfall
Fresh water cascades down
through the lucidophyllous
forest. The waterfall is located inabout 5.5km down the river fromthe Teruha suspension bridge.

(220cm)(270cm)(220cm)(38cm)(200cm)(225cm)(180cm)(300cm)(180cm)(85cm)(160cm)(295cm)(195cm)(200cm)(440cm)(250cm)(220cm)(103cm)(285cm)(239cm)(435cm)(250cm)(410cm)Wild Cherry Blossoms
From mid- to late-March, the wild
cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
The contrast between the pale
pink blossoms and the green of
the forest is breathtaking.

NatureForest Therapy : Kawanaka Natural P ark Course

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It has been scientifically verified that the Aya forest has the effect of relaxing
the mind and body.
Forest therapy provides a leisurely stroll, meals and a refreshed feelingin a natural forest and assists you in releasing stress caused by daily life
with the help of guides.
Plum Garden

Mountain Hawk Eagle

Contact: Agriculture and Forestry
Development Section, Aya Town
●Tel: (0985)77-0100●Fax: (0985)77-0962●

The blossoms areat their best in
early spring.

Kawanaka Shrine
The god of the mountains
called “Kawanaka-sama”
is enshrined here. Many
people visit to pray.
See p.11

Edgeworthia chrysantha

This tree is about 250 years old
and growing straight towards thesky.

The emerald-green waters reflect
the forest green.

Huge Quercus gilva
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Charcoal Kiln
Deer
Ruins of a
Machilus thunbergii Private House

Saenotani Bridge

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Steps

Old Forest Railroad
Closed

Ayam
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Amida Pooler
Kawanaka Natural Park
lavatory

MythicalCreature called“Kappa”
Parking Space

Huge Quercus gilvaadRailroorest
Old F

Kawanaka Suspension Bridge
Black Pine Trees Steps
Wild Camellia
Looking down the river,Wild Boars’ Bath
you can see the clear
Wisteria
water which is part of the
Rocky
Bank
Steps
Upstream fat minnow
Aya River Springs.
Chairs are available for relaxation
Mitarai Pool
Aya
min
ami
Tonton Pool
River BankRive
Aya River Springsr
Nice location for lunch,viewing beautiful scenery

Fresh water in Aya has
been selected as oneof the 100 best watersin Japan.

Old Pilot Tunnel for Mining Goldb: 2.5km-model course ①→②→③→⑧→③→④→⑤→②→①
c: 3.5km-model course ①→②→③→⑧→③→④→⑥→⑦→⑤→②→①

Seasonal flowers bloom
in profusion.
Here’s good for relaxation.

To Suki→a: 1.5km-model course ①→②→③→④→⑤→②→①

To Aya Town→

The shallow part of the river is suitable forplaying in the water.

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Distylium racemosum

Model Course:

The God of the Mountains

Important Notes:
1 Please take your garbage home.
2 Please do not remove plants
or break off branches.
3 Please do not feed the animals.

History

Aya Castle

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Demolished in the 19th century, Aya castle wasreconstructed in 1985 based on historicalresearch on the 14th century conducted by theJapan Castle Foundation. It is made of woodand a historical museum has been built inside.
You can look back on the town’s history andcommemorate the feudal warriors.
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (until 5:30 p.m. from April to September)
365 days a year
●Admission: 350 yen (adults), 300 yen (high school students) ,250 yen (younger than high school students)
100 yen discount is available for a group of more than 14 people●Address: 1012-1, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-1223 ●Fax: (0985)77-1240●

Quercus gilva(Designated by Miyazaki Prefecture asa Natural Treasure)
It is estimated to be about 680 years
old, nearly 20m high and about 6.8m incircumference around the trunk.
It is said that the first lord of Aya castle
planted it on his premises. A stonemonument carved with Sanskrit
characters is placed near the root.
Town Flower : azalea(Rhododendron macrosepalum)

Wooden Statue of Seated Amida
Buddha of the Kawanaka Shrine
Lucidophyllous Forest Museum
This is located near the Teruha Suspension
Bridge. There are various exhibits, including
carvings of birds which inhabit the Aya forest,
and agricultural and forestry tools from the olddays.

Inside the museum

This is believed to have been made between the
14th and 16th centuries. In the 19th century, when
there was a movement to abolish Buddhism, local
people hid the statue in a cave and saved it. At
present, the public is permitted to visit the statue
only once a year during the Shrine Festival in
November, though it is situated in the Kawanaka
Shrine.

Culture

Aya International
Handicrafts Pavilion

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Handmade crafts created by a variety of local
craftsmen are always displayed and sold here.
Visitors can try to create their own works atworkshops specializing in pottery and weaving,and learn traditional skills and techniques.
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(until 5:30 p.m. from April to September)
365 days a year
●Admission: Included in an admission fee
to Aya Castle
350 yen (adults), 300 yen (high school students) ,250 yen (younger than high school students)●Address: 1012-1, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-1223 ●Fax: (0985)77-1240●

Weaving Experience

Pottery Experience

Nine looms are readily available. You can create yourown original luncheon mats, scarves and shawls,
which can be shipped directly to your home.

Potter’s wheels, clays and a kiln are readily available.
Thirty people can participate at the same time.

●Genta Weaving Workshop●Hours: : 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
●Tel: (0985)77-1223

Items
Luncheon mats
Silk scarves
Silk shawls

Required time
30 min.
1 day (reservation required)
1 day (reservation required)Fee
1,100 yen
9,000 yen
19,000 yen※tax included●Aya-jo Pottery Workshop●Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
●Tel: (0985)77-0910

Items
Tea cups
Coffee cups
Bottles or vases
Painting a picture
Hand print

Required time
30 min.
30 min.
40 min.
30 min.
30 min.

Great Sword-smith, Kunihiro Tanaka
This is the statue of a renowned sword-smith, Kunihiro
Tanaka. He was born in Aya Town and began to make swords
as a boy. The sword he made in 1586 has been designatedas an important cultural asset in Japan. Some of his swords

are displayed in the Aya Castle Museum.
His monument is placed at the site of his birth and his statue
is located near the entrance to the Aya Castle.

Fee
1,200 yen~
1,700 yen~
2,300 yen~
1,200 yen~
1,700 yen~※tax includedegetables
Organic V

Aya Honmono Shopping Center

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This is located in the center of Aya Town, near
Town Hall, selling fresh organic vegetables,
fruits and locally produced processed foods.
The shop is always bustling with shoppers, notonly from the town but also from other areas.
You can experience the rich taste of organic
vegetables.

Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(until 6:00 p.m. between April and September)●Closed: during the New Year holidays●Address: 515, Minamimata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-0777●

Organic Farming in Aya
Taste the deliciousness inherent in organic vegetables.
Aya Town has promoted organic farming which doesn’t
adversely affect local water and soil to provide safe andhigh quality vegetables.

Aya Town policy is to develop the town, whileconserving natural ecosystems. The Ordinance
Relating to Promotion of Organic Farming wasestablished in 1988. The local government madeefforts to introduce environmental-friendly farming
methods and the self-certification system for local farm
products to ensure food safety.
Since 2001, the town has been designated as a Japanese
Agricultural Standards Registered Certifying Body.

The Locally-gr own andLocally-consumed Principle
Public facilities in Aya Town including schools and inns
utilize fresh and safe farm products produced in Aya
Town.

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Entertainm

Aya Tourist Information Center

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The Center provides maps andbrochures of popular sightseeing
spots and restaurants in Aya Town.
Event information is also available.
You can rent a bicycle here. Freshfruit juice is served for a fee.
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address: 515, Minamimata, AyaTown●Tel and Fax: (0985)77-2727●●

Aya Honmono Ice Cream Shop
Yo u c a n b u y i c e c r e a m a n dsherbet made from local fruits
such as mango and a citrus fruit
called “hyuganatsu. ”
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(until 6:00 p.m. from April to September)●Closed: during the New Year holidays●Address: 515, Minamimata, AyaTown(next to the Honmono Shopping Center)●Tel and Fax: (0985)77-2727●

Fruit Picking and the Experience of Farming
Some farms in Aya Town allow visitors to pick grapes andJapanese oranges every season. You will feel extra joy fromeating the food you harvested yourself.

Unkai Brewery and Shusen-no-Mori
You can taste as much as you want of Shochu(a locally distilled alcoholic beverage) and wine,
which are produced using fresh water from
Aya river springs. Local beer and dishes areserved in the restaurants. There are souvenir
shops which sell local sweets, beverages andhandicrafts.
It is also possible to observe the production
processes of glass arts and to use a bathingfacility.
Address：1800-19, Minamimata, AyaTown
Tel: (0985)77-2222 ●Fax: (0985)77-2518●●

Experience of Farming (365days a year)●Hayakawa Farm Tel: (0985)77-0900 (workplace) / Tel: (0985)77-3485 (house)

代表的な植物
Grape
Picking (from mid-July to mid-September)

綾の照葉樹林

●Vineyard Sugiyama Tel: (0985)77-0079 / ●Sakoma Vineyard Tel: (0985)77-1703

Japanese Orange Picking (from October to December)●Ei Farm Tel: (0985)77-0182

The bathing facility called“Shoyo-no-yu” is available
between 11:00a.m. and4:00p.m.

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Aya Equestrian Park19

Aya has been known for its horse breeding.
This is a prominent equestrian club in Miyazaki
Prefecture. Anyone from beginners to theexperienced can enjoy horse riding. There are anindoor riding ground and a clubhouse. The flower
clock on the premises is 28m in diameter andabout 20,000 flowers will feast your eyes every
season.

Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(last admission: 4:00 p.m.)●Closed: Mondays and during
the New Year holidays●Admission: free
●Address: 2687, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-0964 ●Fax: (0985)77-3118●

Running Pool and Water Slides(July and August)This pool is made of natural stones and uses groundwater. The water slides are over 100m long and arethrilling.
●Period: From mid-July to late August●Open: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
●Admission: 350 yen (adults and high school students)

Excellent Sports Environment
Various sports groups including professionalsoccer and baseball teams come and stay for
their training all year around due to the warm
temperate climate, rich natural environment andsuperb sports fields.

250 yen (junior high and elementary school students)
200 yen (under school age)
●Address: 3765, Kitamata, AyaTown ●Tel:(0985)77-1227

Aya Teruha DomeThis is a multipurpose indoor facility which wascompleted in April, 2005. It is made of wood producedin Aya Town with an area of 4,800m (60m wide and80m long). Weight training machines, a shower room
and a martial arts hall are available. You can enjoy
sports, while feeling the warmth of the woods in thespacious facility.
2●Address: 445-2, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-1115 ●Fax: (0985)77-1143

Sports Facilities
Nishikibaru Baseball Grounds

Nishikibaru Soccer Grounds

The stadium measures 92m in the left- and rightfields and 120m in the center field.

There are one main field and two small fields which
are covered with natural turf throughout the year.

Tennis Courts

Kotatsume Athletic Field

Four sand-containing artificial lawn courts

All-weather field
The track is 400m in circumference.

Seasonal Events
in Aya Town

Fireworks Displays
In mid-September, about 4,000 rounds offireworks are displayed from the banks of
the Ayaminami River. The sound of fireworks
echoes through the mountains and the hugedisplays attract many spectators.

Aya Hinayama Festival(Girls’ Festival)
This is held from late February to early March.
Wishing for the healthy growth of girls, local
residents decorate dolls wearing kimonos ona mountain-like platform created using naturalobjects such as trees and rocks. You can see avariety of displays, which are worth seeing, atabout 20 places in the town.
Since around the 17th century, when the eldest
daughter was born, there has been a traditionalcustom that relatives and neighbors would pick up
big or old trees and reproduce the mountains andrivers in a back room to celebrate the birth.
To preserve this tradition, the Aya Chamber ofCommerce and Industry Business Women's Club
revived the event in 2001.

Otokoyama Festival(Boys’ Festival)
This takes place from late April to early May.
Wishing for the healthy growth of boys, local
residents display dolls wearing armor andtraditional helmets on a mountain-like platform
which reproduces the splendid scenery of deepmountains using natural materials such as rocks
and moss. During this period, there is a processionof children dressed like medieval warriors.

Aya Marathon through the
Lucidophyllous Forest
This is an annual event held in late
October.
Since1986, it has been popularamong everyone from athletes
to children due to the beautiful
scenery. Over 7,000 runners
participate in the event.

Aya Horse Race
This event takes place annually on the first
Sunday in November. It is so popular thatas many as 20,000 tourists come to see thehorses competing up close. There are several
kinds of races involving racehorses andponies.

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Artisans of Aya Town
Over the past decades, a number of artisans specializing in different crafts
have been drawn to the charms of Aya, which harbors one of the world’s
rarest natural lucidophyllous forests. Aya Town is now home to many
craftspeople who, while observing Japanese traditional culture, continue tocreate new, original artworks of genuine quality reminding us of the warmth
the local natural environment provides.

Aya Handicrafts
FestivalThis is held annually late November.
More than 40 local workshops
participate in this event to display andsell their products including handmade
woodcr af ts, pot ter y, tex tiles andprocessed foods. Approximately 15,000
people flock to this event from insideand outside Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Accommodations
Ayagawa-so Inn

Shusen-no-Mori Ryoyotei Inn

Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)

Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)

Main building

Annex

Main building

CottageSpecial Room

Adults¥7,500~¥6,500~

Two Persons’ Use¥22,000~¥27,000~¥35,000~

High school and junior high students¥7,100~¥6,100~Three persons’ Use¥20,000~¥25,000~¥33,000~

Younger children¥6,500~¥5,500~

Four Persons’ Use¥18,000~¥23,000~¥30,000~

Five to Six Persons’ Use¥17,000~¥22,000~¥28,000~

Facilities●Capacity: 25 rooms, 80 people●Check in: 4:00 p.m. ●Check out: 10:00 a.m.

Facilities●Address: 5539, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-0070 ●Fax: (0985)77-0021●Capacity: 16 rooms, 100 people●Check in: 2:00 p.m. ●Check out: 11:00 a.m.
●Address: 1800-19, Minamimata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-2222 ●Fax: (0985)77-2518

Aya Teruha-no-Mori-no-Yado Inn

Sansui Inn

Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)

Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)

Main building

Annex

Adults¥8,000~¥6,500~High school and junior high students¥7,600~¥6,100~Younger children¥7,000~¥5,500~

Facilities

Elementary school students

Facilities●Capacity: Main building: 16 rooms, 32 people●Capacity: 18 rooms, 40 people●Check in: 4:00 p.m. ●Check out: 10:00 a.m.
●Address: 1768, Kitamata, AyaTown

Annex: 12 rooms, 68 people●Check in: 4:00 p.m. ●Check out: 10:00 a.m.
●Address: 3765, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-1227 ●Fax: (0985)77-0932●Tel: (0985)77-1626 ●Fax: (0985)77-2098

Lodging Kinezumi
Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)

Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)
Adults (for learning and training)¥7,000~¥5,500~

Learning and business usages have different rates¥12,500(5 people)

Aya Town
Fureai Training Camp Center¥4,000~High school and junior high students (for learning and training) ¥3,600~
Younger children (for learning and training)¥3,300~Adults (for other purposes)¥5,000~

Facilities

Adults, high school and junior high students

Cabin●Capacity: 25 rooms, 70 people●Check in: 4:00 p.m. ●Check out: 9:00 a.m.

One Multipurpose Hall, Two Training Rooms,
One Tennis Court●Address: 3616-15, Kitamata, AyaTown●Tel: (0985)77-1511 ●Fax: (0985)77-2511

Adults, high school and junior high students: ¥10,000~/ Elementary school students: ¥8,000~/ Younger children: ¥6,000~●Capacity: 5 rooms, 15 people ●Address: 2641-3, Kitamata, AyaTown ●Tel: (0985)77-3346 ●Fax: (0985)77-3346

Aya-no-Shokutaku Inn
Room rates (room and two meals) per person (tax excluded)
Adults, high school and junior high students: ¥12,286~●Capacity: 6 rooms, 18 people ●Address: 4000, Irino, AyaTown ●Tel: (0985)30-7115 ●Fax: (0985)77-2883

Aya Bios Village Goda Inn
Room rates (tax excluded)
Room and two meals per person: ¥12,000/ Bed and beakfast: ¥7,000~/ Bed without meals: ¥6,000~●Capacity: 4 rooms, 9 people ●Address: 303-4, Minamimata, AyaTown ●Tel: (0985)77-0045

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Sightseeing Spots
Accommodations
Major Facilities

Otani Stream (Firefly Viewing) p.5

FureaiTraining Camp
Center p.24

Ayagawa-so Inn
p.24
Aya
kita
Riv
er

Aya Teruha-no-Mori-no-Yado Inn p.24
Running Pool and Water Slides (July and August) p.18

Kotatsume Athletic Field p.19

Sansui Inn
p.25

Kawanaka Natural Park p.9
Kotatsume Bridge

Three-hour Model Course
From the Center of Aya Town

Odo Bridge

Lodging Kinezumi p.25

Lucidophyllous Forest Museum p.10

Aya International
Handicrafts Pavilion

Nishikibaru p.19
Soccer & Baseball Grounds

p.18 Equestrian Park
1-minute-walkFlower Clockto rent bicycles

p.16 Ice Cream Shop

Aya Town Hall

5 min.by car

15 min. by bike

Equestrian Park (20 min.)
1 min. by car

Aya Bus Station
Uwabata Bridge

Organic Agriculture
Development Center
Shusen-no-Mori p.17
Ryoyotei Inn

Aya Tourist
Information
Center p.16

Unkai Brewery p.17

p.25

Motomachi Bridge

Miyazaki Bank
Sanbonmatsu BridgeTo
Miyazaki
City

Prefectural
Route 17

3 min. by bike

Aya Castle and International Handicrafts Pavilion (40 min.)
3 min. by car

Prefectural
Route 358

5 min. by bike

Honmono Shopping
Center (15 min.)

Kawakubo Bridge

Post office

10 min. by bike

Shusen-no-mori (60 min.)To
MiyazakiCity

Convenience StoreAya Bios Village Goda Inn p.25

p.14 Honmono Shopping Center

Prefectural
Route 26

Irino Bridge

Teruha Dome p.18

Teruha Suspension
Bridge (30min.)
Aya
mina
mi R
iver

Aya-no-Shokutaku Inn p.25

p.12

Aya Castle p.10

15 min.by car

13 min. by car

Prefectural
Route 40

Teruha Suspension Bridge p.4

Aya Bus Station

Tourist Information
Center (15min.)

Chubu Wide-area
Green
Agricultural Road

Tourist Information
Center (10 min.)Aya Bus Station

Chubu Wide-area Green
Agricultural RoadTo Takaoka Town

to return bicycles

Miyazaki Kotsu Bus Information Center●Tel: (0985)51-5153

1-minute-walkMiyako Taxi

●Tel: (0985)77-0127

Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tourist Information Center for Rental Bicycles ●Tel: (0985)77-2727

27KyushuTransportation
Railroad and Bus
JR Minami-Miyazaki Station→(5-minute-walk)→Miyakocity Bus Terminal /Take Kunitomi-Aya Line(The route numbers: 304, 305,
314, 324, 325)→(60 min.)→Aya Town Bus Station

Airplane and Bus
MiyazakiPrefecture

Aya Town

Miyazaki Airport→(12 min. by bus)→Miyakocity Bus
Terminal→Take Kunitomi-Aya Line→(60 min.)→Aya Town Bus Station

Car
1 Takaharu IC→(National Road 268)→Takaoka Town→(60 min.)→Aya Town
2 Miyazaki City→Kunitomi Town→(50 min.)→Aya Town
3 Miyakonojo City→(National Road10)→
Takaoka Town→(60 min.)→ Aya Town

Contact us
http://www.town.aya.miyazaki.jp/ayatown/
Industrial Tourism Section, Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture
515, Minamimata, Aya Town, Higashimorokata-gun, MIYAZAKI, 880-1392●Tel: (0985)77-3464 ●Fax: (0985)77-2094●e-mail: aya.BR.2012@town.aya.lg.jp